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Model Name: Nikon D60 
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Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: D60 
Camera Format: SLR 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $699.95
Street Price:  
Date Available: 2008-02-27
Tripod Mount: Yes (Metal)
Weight: 19.2 oz
(544 g)
Weight With Batteries? Yes 
Size: 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.
(126 x 94 x 64 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD 
Sensor Manufacturer:  
Total Megapixels: 10.8
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 
Sensor Format: Nikon DX 
Sensor Size (dia.): 1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5
Color Filter Type:  
Self-Cleaning: Yes 
Sensor-shift Stabilized: No 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other),
1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW (.NEF) 
Video Capture
Movie Mode: No 
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate: n/a
Movie Audio: n/a 
Movie File Format: n/a 
Optics
Lens Mount: Nikon F 
Kit Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) 
Normal Focus Range:  
Macro Focus Range:  
Optical Image Stablization: Yes
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Filter Thread: 52mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type 
Face Detection:  
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter 
Display
LCD Viewfinder: No 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Articulating LCD: No 
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100 - 3200
Auto ISO Mode: Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode: Yes 
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot 
Program AE: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait 
Self Timer: 2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse:  
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. 
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description: Lens dependent 
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 
Flash Exp Compensation: -3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection: ISO hot shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD 
Memory Included (MB):  
File System: FAT32 
DCF Compliant: Yes 
Connectivity
Composite Video Out: Yes 
NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No 
HD Video Out:  
HD Video Connection:  
Built-In Wi-fi: No 
Computer/Printer: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes 
DPOF Compliant: Yes 
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: Optional ML-L3 wireless 
Other Connection:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary EN-EL9 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
CIPA Rating: 500 
Software
Included Software: PictureProject 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. 

 


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